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BG04 HJF

2004 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,204 mi
Last recorded104,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Ranger91,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HJF
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,204 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,495 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 102,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 100,665 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp not fully secure

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 98,958 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,151 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Temporary repairs to front bumper

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout chassis & X-members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 95,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,283 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 93,181 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear , both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Throughout cahssis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,341 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And throughout chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,376 miles

Front bumper in poor condition

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,465 miles

Nearside Rear FRONT AND RERAR BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,376 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,376 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,024 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 52,153 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,939 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,471 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,238 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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BG04 HJF is a 2004 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 91,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG04 HJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG04 HJF is a 2004 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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